Importance To Understand In Terms Of Movement

Introduction

The paper intends to Explore Cultural elements underlying the redevelopment and de-densification of historic urban areas in London. Depicting existing urban planning in London and how it has informed approaches to new building engineering. Discovering the creative power of new technologies that serve London and improve Lives. To understand London in terms of current movement referring to London’s Demographic predictions of population growth, in contrast to the increasing urban resources. Charging technological innovation to help engineers to build London into a “Smart City” and I will be questioning the aesthetics of designing and planning in the 21st century in London and comparing it to previous knowledge of building and planning.

Analysis

To understand London’s plan for regrowth in urban rural areas I will need to start at the beginning. London is one of the worlds greatest city. From the middle of the 17 and 18th century it was said to be the most popular city to visit. As structured as London looks, it isn’t a planned city. From the more primitive type of designing “Back to Back” of urban housing of the late 18th and 19th century which was a more bespoke times, to modern infrastructures in London in the 21st century such as the shard, and strata tower.

It was the concentration of Political, commercial, industrial and financial strengths in London which has encouraged rapid growths in the population in the 17th and 18th centuries and still today.

London has some of the best specialist talent in the world. With the capabilities to develop next generation data science infrastructure and services that generate from it. London has come along way from the undistinguished office block of the 1970’s. From this London’s citizens are early adopters of technology, almost prepared to move to a new era. With the use of intelligent products, services and technologies London has transformed into a city leading coherently with high ambitious plans that will certainly put London in pole position. The city has already harnessed the benefits of digital technologies, The strata Tower in one of the least revolutionised areas in London, Elephant and Castle. Which was designed and built to replace the former Council “Castle House”, The tower is formally known for its Wind Turbines at the top of the tower which could suggest some sustainable energy being transferred throughout the building. They were mainly created for the building to become a landmark for Elephant and Castle situated with 408 flats. Although the concept of the Turbines is a good use for efficient energy, the noise and vibration impacted the upper level apartments which suggests that maybe the plan wasn’t thought out as well as it was suppose to.

For London to be smarter it must be a place in which people can live their daily lives, to work, live and play. In order to do that London has to accommodate and support population growth and sustainable prosperity. Enabling informed decision making and the creative design of new activities. “business as it should be” with the intentions of being more innovative, faster and cheaper. A smarter city is not a single, definitive solution, but a series of interventions in response to our changing needs. And as technologies advances so will the need for constant new innovative ideas of planning and building to keep up with the worlds evolutional changes. The plan for a sustainable city in Dubai is a great example. It a working model of what the future could look like. Having the factors of a modern, Social, Economic and sustainability throughout the innovative design to sustain itself. It is also the first Net zero city in Dubai. Their aim was to make the city more efficient and make up well-being in an urban environment under”” one roof. Planning started in 2010 and in 2014 construction began, the orientation of the housing was situated to the north of the city, lowering cost for air conditioning, all homes and places were filled with Led Lights, solar energy which powers up the heating on the rooftop, bringing down the demand consumption for at least 40/50% compared to most villas and conventional buildings in Dubai. The city also provides sustainable transportation of which vary from, Cycling, horse riding and battery powered cars. One of their main aims was to act as the first line of defence against pollutants. Which is also why the have 2500 trees located within the city to purify the air. There will also be the use of Bio-dome greenhouses. Thus also changes the behaviours in contrast to the environment. This will also be a showcase for the world to see once its complete.

London has already implicated the sustainable planning for houses situated in most urban areas in London. Some boroughs of London have also been regenerated using new technology and advances to the aesthetics of designing and planning for smarter housing and buildings. As mentioned above There has been plans using sustainable materials that are fit for function and purpose. The regeneration of London at times can be difficult to keep up with today with money from local councils and private developers capitalising on the city’s robust and desirable property market. Which means that every year there are different areas to talk about as London is always in the constant need for regeneration, It’s not the question of how urbanised London can get, it’s the matter of when London becomes one of the smartest cities in a world.

In 2018 White City, Lambeth and Tottenham were the main focuses of large scale regeneration schemes, which are now set on a map for investors. In White city there has been a substantial amount of redevelopment taking place to transform the area into a more social orientated, residential, commercial hub, with television studios and a Soho house hotel. From the completed Westfield in 2008, regeneration was needed in this area, which informed planning that will accommodate commercial spaces, independent restaurants, shops and cafes replacing Wood Lane’s Railway arches. There is also further development within White Cities under ground Station, which will include parks and housing. The area is also well known for its local well estates and large scale investments, the addition to the of john Lewis on the Westfield site and further expansion of the shopping complex proves there’s the constant effort to establish an alternate retail hub in Central London allowing residential and economical growth.

Lambeth being one of the highest populated borough in London, like many areas around the River Thames there’s huge amounts of construction changing the view on London’s Riverside. Blossoming life into an area which had been overshadowed by redevelopment around Vauxhall in recent years. The regeneration of the conservation area along Albert Embankment is all part of the Vauxhall nine Elms plans which includes luxury development and stimulating improvements to the area by the local council.

There are a lot of development projects underway in Tottenham, benefiting from a much needed makeover which is set to be completed by 2025. Funding from Haringey to full commit to reinvigorating the economy of the area. The improvements of public spaces in existing housing estates, which means a lot of interest from private developers. However the improvements to Tottenham’s stations and transport routes are also vital to the redevelopment of Tottenham as well as Tottenham hotspurs anticipated new stadium which has been completed early this year and will be open to the public next month. The new stadium replaced the old white hart Lane site and is part of the Northumberland development project, incorporating a hotel, supermarket, educational centres and 600 new homes. This would generate revenue from visitors to the local area, after nearly doubling the capacity of the old site, in contrast there will also be some improved facilities for the locals.

The most endearing thing about the regeneration in these areas is the quality of design is questionable. Although London has recognised tourism as a growth sector especially in the areas that have been regenerated, the pace of planning regeneration and infrastructural housing and new ideas for innovation needs to be more frequent to keep above the pace, and to enhance London’s image as an attractive tourist destination. The plan also is depicting key infrastructure projects and supporting bids for other international events.

Environmental industries are another area for growth for the future, looking back at the smart City in Dubai is a great example of this. There are a few cases that London has used the development of sustainable methods such as recycling to process 85% of London’s waste within the efficient Green Business opportunities. Thus the initiatives aim to develop London’s economy and make it the Capital of the business world. The plan of London encapsulates the blueprint for the development of London’s economy. Which aims to place London as the best city in the world and focuses on varied strategies and plans towards this end. Growth in sectors like ecommerce, tourism and environmental industries and lays sustainable inclusive plans for overall growth of the economy. As the result provided new residential and commercial development, provided high quality but affordable business premises. This can be seen in the more bespoke areas of Central London. New building skyscrapers, living complexes such as “one Blackfrairs” located on the south side of Blackfriars Bridge which is featured as a residential tower which has 274 flats, leisure facilities, hotel restaurants and shops situated in two similar buildings centred around the plaza. The 50 storey building-making it one of the tallest residential housing in Europe, has use of new technology to build the design. A variety of different features were carefully considered which reduced the environmental impact during the construction phase for the locals to live a healthy sustainable lifestyle. Every aspect of the design is aesthetically pleasing inspired by Lansetti II Vase, the curvilinear geometry and transparency of the glass surface of the tower both flawlessly embodies beauty and sustainability.

Summary

There are many towers that have been designed and built very successfully in a sustainable way in the city of London today. Mostly located in the more Urban areas of London. Which is why London was ranked the Fifth most sustainable city. From regeneration of areas within boroughs in London, and establishing the needs for new influences for renewable energy, the city has made its mark on the world. With the infrastructures rising and population projected to reach a near 10 million by 2030 improving the capacity for infrastructures and air quality will be critical. We would need to address the fundamental statistics of green house emissions, and the improvement of the quality of life for inhabitants. London is halfway there, and within the years leading up to 2030, London has yet to show the world what its truly made of.